Like tiny flying jewels, hummingbirds are a treat to observe zipping, perching, or sipping in your garden. There are around 300 species of hummingbirds, but only a handful venture north of South ...

Hummingbirds are hungry little creatures. These migratory aerial acrobats need a lot of energy to beat their tiny wings so fast. Depending on which species of hummer we're talking about, that may be ...

Corrections & Clarifications: A previous version of this story included an incorrect ratio for water to sugar in hummingbird food. There are more than 300 species of hummingbirds in the world. While ...

Hummingbirds eat a lot—nearly half their body weight in nectar and bugs each day! But constant eating is what fuels them to keep their wings flapping up to 90 beats per second. You can help keep them ...

Corrections & Clarifications: A previous version of this story included an incorrect ratio for water to sugar in hummingbird food. There are more than 300 species of hummingbirds in the world. While ...

Watching hummingbirds buzz around flowers and feeders is one of life’s simple pleasures. Most hummingbirds weigh in at just a few grams and measure a mere 3-5 inches. Yet, they attract the attention ...

These small and beautiful birds can be found in a wide range of environments from the tropics to deserts below sea level, according to the Smithsonian National Zoo. These small birds can also be fed ...